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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.18, 885.66 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.18, 885.66 and 446.16 is: 615.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.18 : 885.66 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.18/885.66 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.18x = 885.66 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.18x = 395,146.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,146.07/642.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.32

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